Maria Strack
@wetland-ghg.bsky.social
Canada Research Chair studying peatland-climate interactions. Fascinated by methane bubbles. Working to restore wetlands. Cyclist. she/her
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Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
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Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
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Is this the moment Canada gets serious about science and the economy?
The federal budget includes $1.7-billion to attract international researchers and support Canadian R&D and IP protections
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
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Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
Fund the scientists who are already here. Fund basic science.
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The joy of reclaiming the street! (The road as closed for construction at the time and he was gleefully yelling ban cars as he ran down the street)
November 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The joy of reclaiming the street! (The road as closed for construction at the time and he was gleefully yelling ban cars as he ran down the street)
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📣 Save the Date!
You’re warmly invited by Line Rochefort, Maria Strack, and their teams to an upcoming event you won’t want to miss.
🗓️ Details coming soon on the www.gret-perg.ulaval.ca — stay tuned!
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You’re warmly invited by Line Rochefort, Maria Strack, and their teams to an upcoming event you won’t want to miss.
🗓️ Details coming soon on the www.gret-perg.ulaval.ca — stay tuned!
@wetland-ghg.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
📣 Save the Date!
You’re warmly invited by Line Rochefort, Maria Strack, and their teams to an upcoming event you won’t want to miss.
🗓️ Details coming soon on the www.gret-perg.ulaval.ca — stay tuned!
@wetland-ghg.bsky.social
You’re warmly invited by Line Rochefort, Maria Strack, and their teams to an upcoming event you won’t want to miss.
🗓️ Details coming soon on the www.gret-perg.ulaval.ca — stay tuned!
@wetland-ghg.bsky.social
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"Speed cameras are not about increasing government revenue, they’re about changing behaviour and saving lives." #onpoli
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Speed cameras save lives. Do we really need more reason to keep them?
Speed cameras are not about increasing government revenue, they’re about changing behaviour and saving lives.
www.thestar.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
"Speed cameras are not about increasing government revenue, they’re about changing behaviour and saving lives." #onpoli
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
So fun to be part of this project. Some research sites close to my heart included in this fun international collaboration. Thanks @wetlandresilienceresearchgroup.com for leading.
The Conversation article that @avnimalh0tra.bsky.social and I wrote about the PeatPic Project and the power of harnessing people, community science and the importance of research networks is now online too
theconversation.com/harnessing-t...
#Peatlands #PeatColour
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#Peatlands #PeatColour
October 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
So fun to be part of this project. Some research sites close to my heart included in this fun international collaboration. Thanks @wetlandresilienceresearchgroup.com for leading.
Working on some paper revisions and encountered some interesting messaging on the USDA webpage. Some propaganda with your soils research...
October 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Working on some paper revisions and encountered some interesting messaging on the USDA webpage. Some propaganda with your soils research...
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First Nations asked the Doug Ford gov't for oversight measures over special economic zones (law-free areas for trusted proponents & designated projects). They asked for a public registry, an appeals process on cabinet decisions and time limits.
The government said no
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-bill...
The government said no
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-bill...
Ontario’s draft rules for special economic zones limit oversight | The Narwhal
The Doug Ford government’s draft regulations for special economic zones under Bill 5 empower ministers and dismiss First Nations’ request for oversight
thenarwhal.ca
October 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
First Nations asked the Doug Ford gov't for oversight measures over special economic zones (law-free areas for trusted proponents & designated projects). They asked for a public registry, an appeals process on cabinet decisions and time limits.
The government said no
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-bill...
The government said no
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-bill...
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Excellent 10 days in Alberta collecting a whole load of CO2 and CH4 flux data, vegetation surveys and drone surveys at our burned peatland sites - super cool to see the vegetation recovery already.
Project in collaboration with @wetland-ghg.bsky.social
Project in collaboration with @wetland-ghg.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Excellent 10 days in Alberta collecting a whole load of CO2 and CH4 flux data, vegetation surveys and drone surveys at our burned peatland sites - super cool to see the vegetation recovery already.
Project in collaboration with @wetland-ghg.bsky.social
Project in collaboration with @wetland-ghg.bsky.social
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“…Canada 🇨🇦 continues to lag behind other countries in R&D spending; it spent 1.8% of GDP on research in 2024, placing it sixth in the G7 industrialized nations and well below the 2.7% average among the 38 nations that are members of the OECD.” 🧪
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Canada plans a 15% budget cut. Scientists are alarmed
Cuts could erase promised boost, researchers fear
www.science.org
August 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“…Canada 🇨🇦 continues to lag behind other countries in R&D spending; it spent 1.8% of GDP on research in 2024, placing it sixth in the G7 industrialized nations and well below the 2.7% average among the 38 nations that are members of the OECD.” 🧪
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Mark Carney calls it nation building. First Nations call it betrayal.
Bill C-5 is Mark Carney’s plan to fast-track infrastructure and energy projects deemed to be in the “national interest.” But leaders warn it could ignite a new wave of Indigenous resistance. thewalrus.ca/first-nations-wa...
Bill C-5 is Mark Carney’s plan to fast-track infrastructure and energy projects deemed to be in the “national interest.” But leaders warn it could ignite a new wave of Indigenous resistance. thewalrus.ca/first-nations-wa...
August 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Mark Carney calls it nation building. First Nations call it betrayal.
Bill C-5 is Mark Carney’s plan to fast-track infrastructure and energy projects deemed to be in the “national interest.” But leaders warn it could ignite a new wave of Indigenous resistance. thewalrus.ca/first-nations-wa...
Bill C-5 is Mark Carney’s plan to fast-track infrastructure and energy projects deemed to be in the “national interest.” But leaders warn it could ignite a new wave of Indigenous resistance. thewalrus.ca/first-nations-wa...
Spent the weekend in my happy place
August 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Spent the weekend in my happy place
COP15 of the Ramsar Convention starts today. Here in Canada we have the privilege of being home to a quarter of the world's remaining wetlands. Let's not forget what a treasure they are.
theconversation.com/canadian-wet...
theconversation.com/canadian-wet...
Canadian wetlands are treasures that deserve protection
Canada is home to a quarter of the world’s remaining wetlands. Despite decades of efforts, wetlands continue to be under threat around the world.
theconversation.com
July 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
COP15 of the Ramsar Convention starts today. Here in Canada we have the privilege of being home to a quarter of the world's remaining wetlands. Let's not forget what a treasure they are.
theconversation.com/canadian-wet...
theconversation.com/canadian-wet...
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New PhD funding opportunity: Quantifying natural flood management through peatland restoration in the upland moorland environment (Physical Geography @exeter.ac.uk )
@dpanici.bsky.social @philipimetcalfe.bsky.social @uoe-creww.bsky.social
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@dpanici.bsky.social @philipimetcalfe.bsky.social @uoe-creww.bsky.social
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Quantifying NFM through peatland re | University of Exeter
The University’s Department of Geography invites applications for a PhD studentship funded by the Environment Agency and South West Water and the University of Exeter to commence as soon as possible t...
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July 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
New PhD funding opportunity: Quantifying natural flood management through peatland restoration in the upland moorland environment (Physical Geography @exeter.ac.uk )
@dpanici.bsky.social @philipimetcalfe.bsky.social @uoe-creww.bsky.social
www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
@dpanici.bsky.social @philipimetcalfe.bsky.social @uoe-creww.bsky.social
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Since 1970, a total of 411.5 million hectares of natural wetlands have been lost globally. To restore & conserve the wetlands essential for achieving global biodiversity and climate goals, we face a financing gap estimated between $275 billion and $550 billion.
www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
July 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Since 1970, a total of 411.5 million hectares of natural wetlands have been lost globally. To restore & conserve the wetlands essential for achieving global biodiversity and climate goals, we face a financing gap estimated between $275 billion and $550 billion.
www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
Always a pleasure to share information about how important our peatlands in Canada are and raise awareness about the threats they face
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Carbon emissions from Canada's wildfires are spiking. But that's not counting our vast peatlands | CBC News
A new government model to estimate peatland emissions and their impact on climate change could provide a new perspective on the problem — and spark new discussions about solutions.
www.cbc.ca
July 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Always a pleasure to share information about how important our peatlands in Canada are and raise awareness about the threats they face
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Investigating the effect of interacting disturbances - fire and cut lines- on peatland carbon exchange @wetlandresilienceresearchgroup.com
July 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Investigating the effect of interacting disturbances - fire and cut lines- on peatland carbon exchange @wetlandresilienceresearchgroup.com
We have a global treasure in the Hudson and James Bay Lowlands and we need to spread the word and fight to protect it
The Cree call theJames Bay lowlands "Yehewin"-breathing lands. The globe's fragile lungs hold 5 times more carbon per acre than rain forests.
Carney and Ford want to rip it up for the Ring of Fire.
The guys playing with me - Lawrence Martin/Vern Cheechoo are serious musicians and land defenders.
Carney and Ford want to rip it up for the Ring of Fire.
The guys playing with me - Lawrence Martin/Vern Cheechoo are serious musicians and land defenders.
July 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We have a global treasure in the Hudson and James Bay Lowlands and we need to spread the word and fight to protect it
Spending the day in a boreal bog
July 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Spending the day in a boreal bog
Ever wondered how functional traits of common peatland plants vary among sites? We got you - www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This was a fun group project with @wetlandresilienceresearchgroup.com and many grad students and post-docs.
This was a fun group project with @wetlandresilienceresearchgroup.com and many grad students and post-docs.
Intraspecific trait variability in four geographically widespread peatland plant species in Canada
Plant traits directly influence ecosystem carbon exchange through photosynthesis and respiration, and indirectly control nutrient cycling through stru…
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July 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Ever wondered how functional traits of common peatland plants vary among sites? We got you - www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This was a fun group project with @wetlandresilienceresearchgroup.com and many grad students and post-docs.
This was a fun group project with @wetlandresilienceresearchgroup.com and many grad students and post-docs.
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🌍 Big news in peatland science!
5 current & former PERG researchers are in the global top 10 for peatland restoration! 🌿
🏆 Shoutout to Line Rochefort #1 worldwide!
💥 @ulaval.ca also ranks #1 globally!
📖 Read: shorturl.at/uJl6A
#Peatlands #PeatSky
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5 current & former PERG researchers are in the global top 10 for peatland restoration! 🌿
🏆 Shoutout to Line Rochefort #1 worldwide!
💥 @ulaval.ca also ranks #1 globally!
📖 Read: shorturl.at/uJl6A
#Peatlands #PeatSky
@wetland-ghg.bsky.social @peatofmind.bsky.social
A global development and dynamics of peatland restoration: a bibliometric analysis
Peatland ecosystems play a critical role in conservation of biodiversity and climate regulation, but face ongoing degradation from land-use change, mi…
www.sciencedirect.com
June 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🌍 Big news in peatland science!
5 current & former PERG researchers are in the global top 10 for peatland restoration! 🌿
🏆 Shoutout to Line Rochefort #1 worldwide!
💥 @ulaval.ca also ranks #1 globally!
📖 Read: shorturl.at/uJl6A
#Peatlands #PeatSky
@wetland-ghg.bsky.social @peatofmind.bsky.social
5 current & former PERG researchers are in the global top 10 for peatland restoration! 🌿
🏆 Shoutout to Line Rochefort #1 worldwide!
💥 @ulaval.ca also ranks #1 globally!
📖 Read: shorturl.at/uJl6A
#Peatlands #PeatSky
@wetland-ghg.bsky.social @peatofmind.bsky.social
We have given up our right to move safely (i.e., walking, cycling, dancing, running) in our cities so that cars can move "freely". Instead of standing up for that right of movement, we're told to protect our bodies for impact...
103 cyclists suffered major injuries in crashes with cars in the last year on record in Alberta.
5 died.
In 73 of those collisions, the driver made an "improper action" vs. 30 who were "driving properly."
🔗: open.alberta.ca/dataset/2502...
Anyway, here's the RCMP reminding cyclists to stay safe:
5 died.
In 73 of those collisions, the driver made an "improper action" vs. 30 who were "driving properly."
🔗: open.alberta.ca/dataset/2502...
Anyway, here's the RCMP reminding cyclists to stay safe:
June 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
We have given up our right to move safely (i.e., walking, cycling, dancing, running) in our cities so that cars can move "freely". Instead of standing up for that right of movement, we're told to protect our bodies for impact...
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“Most people think Ontario is all forest,” he says, “but Omushkego land is so much more. It’s my home, my history, my people.” - Jeronimo Kataquapit
The Hudson Bay Lowland is indeed so much more to so many people.
canadiangeographic.ca/articles/ins...
#peatlands #climatechange #biodiversity
The Hudson Bay Lowland is indeed so much more to so many people.
canadiangeographic.ca/articles/ins...
#peatlands #climatechange #biodiversity
Inside the ambitious Indigenous-led plan to protect northwestern Ontario’s “Breathing Lands”
On the western shores of James and Hudson bays, a group of Omushkego Cree nations have been working to protect both water and land
canadiangeographic.ca
June 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“Most people think Ontario is all forest,” he says, “but Omushkego land is so much more. It’s my home, my history, my people.” - Jeronimo Kataquapit
The Hudson Bay Lowland is indeed so much more to so many people.
canadiangeographic.ca/articles/ins...
#peatlands #climatechange #biodiversity
The Hudson Bay Lowland is indeed so much more to so many people.
canadiangeographic.ca/articles/ins...
#peatlands #climatechange #biodiversity
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"This is what Bill 5 is saying, 'Let us go ahead and... ruin your lands... but we'll throw you a little bit of money.'" — Kate Kempton (Woodward & Company) tonight at 8/11pm with Zachary Davis (Pape Salter Teillet LLP), Chief Peter Wesley (Moose Cree First Nation), and @jeyantvo.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"This is what Bill 5 is saying, 'Let us go ahead and... ruin your lands... but we'll throw you a little bit of money.'" — Kate Kempton (Woodward & Company) tonight at 8/11pm with Zachary Davis (Pape Salter Teillet LLP), Chief Peter Wesley (Moose Cree First Nation), and @jeyantvo.bsky.social